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Substances are hydrophobic because they are nonpolar. Nonpolar molecules are made up of elements with little difference in their electronegativities so they do not have charges or partial charges. Water is a polar molecule so it tends to be attracted to other molecules that are polar as well. This is often summed up as "like attracts like".
Some examples of hydrophobic molecules include fats and oils which are nonpolar because they have large hydrophobic hydrocarbon chains.
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Is hydrophobic a lipid?
No. Hydrophobic is a concept or symptom, not a substance as lipids are.
What term may be used to describe a substance that is hydrophobic?
A substance that is hydrophobic is often referred to as water-repellent or nonpolar, meaning it does not interact well with water molecules and tends to repel them.
Which substance will form a solution when mixed in liquid water?
A large hydrophobic protein.
Is propanol hydrophillic or hydrophobic?
Propanol is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic. The hydroxyl group in propanol makes it hydrophilic, allowing it to form hydrogen bonds with water. However, the non-polar hydrocarbon chain in propanol makes it hydrophobic, meaning it can interact with non-polar solvents.
On a phospholipid which part is hydrophobic?
The substance that forms the hydrophobic tail on the back end of a phospholipid are fatty acids. Phospholipids are not "true fats" as they have a phosphate group that replaces one of the fatty acids
Is the substance polar hydrophobic?
Yes, the substance is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water.
Is the substance hydrophobic or water-soluble?
The substance is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water and does not dissolve in it.
How can one create hydrophobic water?
One can create hydrophobic water by adding a hydrophobic substance, such as a surfactant or a hydrophobic coating, to the water. This substance will repel water molecules, causing the water to exhibit hydrophobic properties.
Is hydrophobic a lipid?
No. Hydrophobic is a concept or symptom, not a substance as lipids are.
Does a hydrophobic substance dissolve in water?
No, a hydrophobic substance does not dissolve in water because it repels water molecules.
When a substance repels water such as oil and water it is said to be?
Hydrophobic.
How would you define hydrophobic substance?
All substances that are water repelling are considered hydrophobic substances. Ex: Oil, Waxes, etc..
Is amino acid a hydrophobic substance?
nope acids are hydophilic.
What term may be used to describe a substance that is hydrophobic?
A substance that is hydrophobic is often referred to as water-repellent or nonpolar, meaning it does not interact well with water molecules and tends to repel them.
Is the substance that loves water called hydrophobic?
No, it's called hydrophylic,-phylic means: 'loving', -phobic means: 'fearing'
Why do hydrophobic substances dissolve in water?
It depends on the physical properties of the substance. Sometimes heating a hydrophobic substance can increase solubility. Also, heating may cause the substance to denature and dissolve. In the case of proteins, proteins can contain many hydrophobic parts but still be soluble in water. However, hydrophobic substances do not typically dissolve in water, due to the polar nature of water. Typically, scientists use the word "hydrophobic" only to describe substances that have a negligible solubility in water. You may have meant to ask "why do hydrophilic substances dissolve in water".
What determines whether a substance is hydrophobic or hydrophilic?
The chemical structure of a substance determines whether it is hydrophobic (repels water) or hydrophilic (attracts water). Hydrophobic substances have non-polar molecules that do not interact well with water, while hydrophilic substances have polar molecules that can form bonds with water molecules.
